Aerospace

N219 Nurtanio is an Indonesian-built aircraft : Specification, Range & Seats

Welcome back to Jetline Marvel. Did you know that Western nations are more dominant in the aviation industry. because they put a greater priority on research and development, and are skilled at producing high-quality aircraft, based on their experiences. However, despite having a lesser budget project, one country is currently progressively spreading out its aviation technology, and they are doing their best to create their own aircraft. Yes, we’re talking about Indonesian-made N219 planes. It all began in 2006, when they decided to build and manufacture this versatile aircraft.

PT Dirgantara is a corporation located in Indonesia. PTDI has effectively developed and grown its competence as an aerospace industry. since its establishment in 1976 as a state-owned enterprise in Bandung, Indonesia.

Let’s speak about the N219 aircraft, which is a new generation multi-purpose aircraft with the largest cabin cross section in its class, a proven and efficient engine, modern avionics system, fixed tricycle landing gear, and a wide cargo door to make changing aircraft configuration easier. As a result, N219 Nurtanio is designed to give operators with technical and economic benefits.

This aircraft may be employed for a variety of missions, including passenger and troop transport, freight and medical supplies, surveillance, and patrolling.

The aircraft is 16.49 metres in length, 19.5 metres in wingspan, and 6.18 metres in height.

The maximum take-off weight of this aircraft is 7,030 kg, while the fuel capacity is 1,600 kg. It has a maximum range of 890 kilometers and a payload of 2,313 kg.

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It has a takeoff distance of 435 metres and a landing distance of 509 metres. It has a top speed of 390 kilometres per hour and a stall speed of 109 kilometers per hour. It has a ceiling altitude of up to 24000 feet and can operate at a height of 10,000 feet. it has Climbing speed 9.85 meters per second.

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Two Pratt & Whitney turboprop engines power this aircraft. can generate up to 630 kW The propeller is a four-bladed Hartzell

PERFORMANCE

Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW)	:	7,030 Kg
Max. Landing Weight	:	6,940 Kg
Max. Fuel Capacity	:	1,600 Kg
Maximum Range with Maximum Fuel	:	828 NM
Maximum Payload	:	2,313 Kg
Take Off Distance	:	435 m
Landing Distance	:	509 m
Maximum Cruise Speed	:	210 Kts
Economical Cruise Speed	:	170 Kts
Stall Speed	:	59 Kts
Range with 19 pax	:	480 NM
Range at Max Fuel	:	828 NM
Operating altitude	:	10,000 ft
Ceiling Altitude	:	24,000 ft

In 2019, six aircraft were expected to be produced, expanding to 16 at 2020 and 36 per year in a new $90-100 million facility financed by equity participation, private-public partnerships other investor.

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The selling price of N219 aircraft, according to PTDI‘s Production Director, Arie Wibowo, is in the region of US $ 6 million per unit, or roughly Rp 81 billion.

Prior to local certification, PT Dirgantara Indonesia (PTDI) has received orders for 120 of its N219 multi-purpose utility turboprops.

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Aerospace

Boeing’s Aurora Flight Sciences Expands Columbus Plant by 50,000 Sqft

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Aurora Flight Sciences, a subsidiary of Boeing, has launched a significant expansion of its manufacturing facility near the Golden Triangle Regional Airport in Columbus, Mississippi.

This ambitious project will add 50,000 square feet of new space, renovate 40,000 square feet of the existing facility, and introduce advanced automation equipment, robotics, and non-destructive inspection technologies. mcas boeing enhancements will support the growing demand for Aurora’s aerospace systems business.

Since its establishment, Aurora Mississippi has specialized in the production of advanced composite components and assemblies for both military and commercial aircraft. The company first opened in 2005 at Mississippi State University’s Raspet Flight Research Laboratory in Starkville before relocating to its current site in Columbus two years later.

Initially occupying 21,000 square feet, the facility has since grown to encompass over 120,000 square feet, featuring cutting-edge manufacturing technologies such as automated fiber placement. Aurora’s latest expansion is a strategic investment aimed at increasing production capacity for composite components like boeing titanium used in executive jets and the MQ-25TM Stingray composite skins, a key project for its parent company, Boeing.

Additionally, the facility will produce components for NASA’s X-66 sustainable flight demonstrator aircraft, further diversifying its portfolio. Currently employing around 100 full-time staff in Mississippi, Aurora plans to hire more than 60 additional team members by the end of 2025.

Aurora’s expansion project underscores its commitment to Mississippi’s growing aerospace and advanced manufacturing sector. The company maintains strong partnerships with Mississippi State University (MSU) and East Mississippi Community College (EMCC), contributing to research, higher education, and workforce development in advanced manufacturing.

Additionally, Aurora actively supports local K-12 STEM education through summer camps and collaborates with high school vocational education programs. The expansion and renovation project will be carried out in phases over the next two years, with completion expected by 2026. This development marks a significant milestone in Aurora’s ongoing growth and its role in advancing aerospace manufacturing in Mississippi.